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1. www.youtube.com › watchUncovering Yorkshire's prettiest villages - Boston Spa - YouTube

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   56. 605 views Streamed 7 months ago. Join us on a scenic walk through the quaint village of Boston Spa, where historical landmarks and natural beauty await at every turn. Discover the...

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2. www.yorkshirepost.co.uk › heritage-and-retroBoston Spa: The story of the rise and fall of a Yorkshire spa ...

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   Jul 29, 2019 · It was the golden age of the spa town, and Boston Spa was a genteel retreat for those in delicate health. Around 50 bathers a day were using the spa by 1850, the year the village changed its...

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3. www.youtube.com › watchBOSTON SPA: Leeds Parish #20 of 38 - YouTube

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   Today we have one of the largest villages in Yorkshire. Surprisingly it doesn’t have town status, which is really strange given how much it has. With a popul...

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Boston_SpaBoston Spa - Wikipedia

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   Boston Spa. Boston Spa is a village and civil parish in the Leeds Metropolitan District in West Yorkshire, England. Situated 3 miles (5 km) south of Wetherby, Boston Spa is on the south bank of the River Wharfe across from Thorp Arch. According to the 2001 census, the parish had a population of 4,006 rising to 4,079 in the 2011 census.

5. www.youtube.com › watchBOSTON SPA | West Yorkshire. England (Vlog #21) - YouTube

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   Oct 18, 2020 · In this video, we walk along the banks of the River Wharfe and the quaint streets of Boston Spa in West Yorkshire, stopping off for lunch at a local Italian ...

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6. www.yorkshire.com › boston-spaBoston Spa - Welcome to Yorkshire

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   It was originally known as Thorp Spa but changed its name to Boston Spa in 1753. The name ‘Boston’ is thought to be a contraction of ‘Botolph’s Town’ or ‘Botolph’s Stone’. It became a popular spa town in the 18th century after a mineral spring was discovered.

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   When did Boston Spa get its name?

   • It was the golden age of the spa town, and Boston Spa was a genteel retreat for those in delicate health. Around 50 bathers a day were using the spa by 1850, the year the village changed its name.

   Boston Spa: The story of the rise and fall of a Yorkshire spa town

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   Where is Boston Spa?

   • Boston Spa is a village and civil parish in the Leeds Metropolitan District in West Yorkshire, England. Situated 3 miles (5 km) south of Wetherby, Boston Spa is on the south bank of the River Wharfe across from Thorp Arch. According to the 2001 census, the parish had a population of 4,006 rising to 4,079 in the 2011 census.

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   Why is Boston called Boston?

   • The name ‘Boston’ is thought to be a contraction of ‘Botolph’s Town’ or ‘Botolph’s Stone’. It became a popular spa town in the 18th century after a mineral spring was discovered. The village is home to the British Library’s Boston Spa Document Supply Centre. It has a population of approximately 4,000 people.

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   Was Boston Spa a heyday?

   • One of these is Boston Spa, a village near Wetherby that rode the spa town boom but today offers little evidence of its heyday. In 1744, a local man cutting willow by the River Wharfe noticed a small stream. After tasting the water, he realised he had made a discovery that could change history; it was a mineral spring.

   Boston Spa: The story of the rise and fall of a Yorkshire spa town

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   What is Boston Spa known for?

   • The village hall has hosted a nationally renowned weekly jazz night since January 2005 and an annual arts festival usually in October. Boston Spa Hockey Club is a field hockey club that competes in the North Hockey League and the Yorkshire & North East Hockey League.

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   What happened to Boston Spa?

   • It never quite happened for Boston Spa - but the village recovered and went on to thrive. It became a popular 'dormitory' location for those commuting to Leeds, and the population steadily increased.

   Boston Spa: The story of the rise and fall of a Yorkshire spa town

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